turnout (n.)

  1. the group that gathers together for a particular occasion; a large turnout for the meeting'

  2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park

    [ Syn: widening ]

  3. a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

    [ Syn: siding , railroad siding , sidetrack ]

  4. what is produced in a given time period

    [ Syn: output , outturn ]

  5. a set of clothing (with accessories); his getup was exceedingly elegant

    [ Syn: outfit , getup , rig ]

  6. attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election); the turnout for the rally'

  7. (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip

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